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where to store your sails paphman at 2:23am 10.18.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/929 I just bought a used Cat.22, and would like to know where do most owners put their sails on board?
Suggestions for a daysailor for Lake Tahoe Matthew at 1:30am 10.18.05 Trailer Sailors 7/1999 Any suggestions for a day sailor for Lake Tahoe? I would need to trailor it, as there hasn't been an
cleaning non-skid deck paphman at 1:03am 10.18.05 Smaller Boats 2/1338 I purchased a used 22, and I am now cleaning her up. I would like to know what people use to clean
Sterling 2 part paint Stevep at 12:56am 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 0/968 Has anyone had experience applying Sterling 2 part paint? I am particularly interested in learning
Standing cabin headroom in a 1994 26 Craig2Up at 12:49am 10.18.05 Smaller Boats 4/3697 Anyone know how much standing headroom there is in the cabin of a 1994 Hunter 26?
Catalina 27 Trailering Micklejester at 12:10am 10.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1119 I'm looking at upgrading to a C-27. How difficult is it to step the mast for trailering? I want to u
Catalina 27 Trailering Micklejester at 12:07am 10.18.05 Trailer Sailors 9/2750 I'm interested in getting a C-27 for cruising. How easy is it to step the mast on a C-27 for trailer
Marinas in Reedville or Smith Point VA Velero49 at 12:06am 10.18.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1463 Any suggestion for a marina in Reedville or Smith Point?Thanks,Velero
Centerboard problem on a 23 foot Reg18756 at 11:52pm 10.17.05 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1093 Need any advice. my 1978 23' O'Day centerboard is in the down position at the slip because my pendan
Check out Google earth Tony Z at 11:36pm 10.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/777 This is very intersesting. Satelite photo's anywhere on earth. Some area's have higher resolution t
How does your Mac (S,D) sit in the water? GregS at 11:29pm 10.17.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/889 I have a white stripe on the bottom of the boat, and it's obvious by the gunk that all but the forwa
Another Insurance Artical Gulf Coast Jeff at 11:13pm 10.17.05 Ask All Sailors 0/883 Can't even imagine the destruction and situation down there.
Winterizing Holding Tank Steve at 10:28pm 10.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2212 I have a 1992 H28 that has an aluminum holding tank. It is that time of year when I am winterizing
Bavaria 50 Rudder issue? Mike at 5:53pm 10.17.05 Bavaria 8/4503 we are doing the ARC in a few weeks time, as the "ships engineer" I was a bit concerned with the amm
problem - 393's lpg solenoid valve overheats matt at 3:39pm 10.17.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1566 my 393's solenoid valve on the lpg stove system overheats and decreases the gas output. When first
Genoa measurement for Catalina 30 tall rig Ken13531 at 3:26pm 10.17.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/3039 I just purchased a Catalina 30 MkII with Tall Rig and a Bow sprit.This is my first boat.I am confu
Window replacement for Cal 29 Ellen at 3:24pm 10.17.05 Cal 2/1591 I don't have a clue where to locate a replacement window/port for forward stbd galley window of my C
Brochure or Owners Manual for 1975 Oday 22. Jack Hart at 2:57pm 10.17.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1396 Hi folks, was wondering if anyone out there has a brochure or owners manual for a 1975, (Or thereabo
New A/C standards??? Hot sailor at 2:09pm 10.17.05 Ask All Sailors 1/988 Any air conditioning trade people out there know if the new 13 SEER standards will apply to marine A
26c,d,s differrence Mike at 1:53pm 10.17.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/939 I was browsing through ads and models.I cannot be sure from what I see, what the specs are for the

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Converting "Dry Box" to Freezer? Closing Time at 6:39am 05.15.21 Good question. Most likely, no. But the answer would involve performing the sizing calculations b
Anyone have any idea what these are?? shemandr at 6:11am 05.15.21 Mostly on a 22 foot boat the foil makes it harder to set and douse the sail and increases the chance
H23.5 trailer Rick Webb at 6:07am 05.15.21
H23.5 trailer rgranger at 5:58am 05.15.21 Some soap on the bunks helps too. I have not tried soap but I have used dry lube Teflon spray. Ri
Spinnaker Pole Length (1) Joe at 5:50am 05.15.21 The spinnaker pole length should be the same as the "J" dimension as Marmalade stated. Also it shou
Chainplate adaptor separating from deck RoyS at 5:50am 05.15.21 Why did Hunter want to eliminate the backstay? Was it just to increase mainsail roach? Seems illogic
Lewmar folding wheel problem Capt Roberto at 5:44am 05.15.21 I have a Lewmar folding wheel and the elastic cords wore out long ago. So I had a custom cover made
Spinnaker Pole Length valcour at 5:30am 05.15.21 You would want to pull them out of the bag and see how broad the shoulders are. Avid racers of disp
Spinnaker Pole Length sailme88 at 5:15am 05.15.21 ADJUSTIBLE.... you can't go wrong....
Spinnaker Pole Length AwwShucks at 5:06am 05.15.21 Marmalade's response is correct. Your question regarding which type of spinnaker is easier for a n
Standing Rigging Catalina 309 jssailem at 5:02am 05.15.21 I'm still interested to know when other C309 owners have replaced theirs..? Steve. Information is
Covid-19 Vaccination (1) TomY at 4:46am 05.15.21 This will be an interesting season on my coastline. Covid-19 has swept through and left some remar
Polypropylene rope - floats or nope? Kings Gambit at 4:24am 05.15.21
Its funny Friday! (1) All U Get at 4:14am 05.15.21 194170
H40.5 Forward Head sump circuit shorted. artboas at 1:03am 05.15.21
seeking crew All U Get at 12:53am 05.15.21 :facepalm:
Hi! I am looking for a sailing partner, My boat and I are in San Pedro, CA. Oceanheaven16 at 11:07pm 05.14.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum. The Cal 29 is a good boat. A boat is one of those funny gifts. Especially
Hi! I am looking for a sailing partner, My boat and I are in San Pedro, CA. jssailem at 10:29pm 05.14.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum. The Cal 29 is a good boat. A boat is one of those funny gifts. Especially
Marine surveyor Nyack Ny Jumpstart at 10:23pm 05.14.21 Going there Sunday. If I like it I'm in the ready to buy mode so need a thorough evaluation.
Need a clean SS cut jssailem at 10:21pm 05.14.21 All of these work but a pipe cutter is the most correct answer :plus::beer: When I was trimming m

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